RSC (Roll Stability Control)

The Volvo XC90 has an active system which counteracts roll over, and increases the vehicle stability during violent avoidance maneuvers.

An integrated gyroscope in the DSTC cluster calculates the dynamic angle of lean and therefore the risk of roll over.

If there is a risk of the car turning over, RSC is activated. This function is integrated in DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control). It lowers the engine torque and stabilizes the vehicle by braking one or more wheels.

• The RSC function cannot be disabled
• RSC is activated at speeds above 10 km/h
• In RSC mode, the all-wheel drive (AWD) function is disengaged via the differential electronic module (DEM).

RSC, basic principles 

There are number of factors which could cause a wheel to leave the ground.

Caused by an obstacle. (Tripped roll-over): 

• the inner wheels hit a raised surface on the road. (1a)
• if the outer wheels hit a fixed object in a corner. (1b).

Caused by friction when cornering. (Un-tripped roll-over): 

• the vehicle speed is too high in relationship to the radius of the corner. (2a).

Basic criteria for RSC to activate,

• the vehicle is traveling at a speed in excess of 10 km/h
• one or more wheels is off the ground.

Note that when carrying heaving loads on the roof, the risk of roll over increases when taking sharp corners. (2b)

Overview sensor(s) for RSC 

1. Steering wheel angle sensor
2. Steering wheel angle sensor (SAS)
3. Cluster
4. Wheel sensor, front
5. Wheel sensor, rear
6. Brake control module (BCM)
7. Power brake booster housing
8. Brake pressure sensor
9. Brake pressure sensor
10. Pedal position sensor
11. Warning lamp
12. DSTC switch.

RSC is included in the same cluster as DSTC. The cluster is located under the right-hand seat.

The RSC function cannot be disabled using the DSTC button.

When switching off the DSTC switch, only the SC (Stability Control) function is disengaged.